Electricians Salary in Reading, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reading, PA

Median annual salary $64,110 +2.8% vs national
Median hourly $30.82
10th percentile $45,260
90th percentile $91,060
Employed locally 730
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,260
    25th
    $49,780
    50th (median)
    $64,110
    75th
    $87,050
    90th
    $91,060

    Reading economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 83% Median Electricians salary is 17% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electricians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $108,740
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,270
    Decatur, IL $102,960
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $102,160
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $102,070
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $101,600

    Nearby metros — Electricians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $95,090
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $91,390
    Napa, CA $80,910
    Grants Pass, OR $80,190
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $80,070
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $74,040

    Related occupations in Reading, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $47,950
    Carpenters $50,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,480
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $57,530
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,910
    Highway Maintenance Workers $58,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Reading?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Reading, PA is $30.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.42 or more per hour.

    Is Reading above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Reading, PA is 2.8% above the national median of $62,350. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Electricians in Reading?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $45,260 per year in Reading, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,780.